Weather
Natural Bridges State Beach Forecast Calls for Cloudy Skies
Temperatures to reach a high of 71F with light winds
Downed Tree Closes Thurber Lane in Santa Cruz County
Power lines affected as crews work to clear the area
Skateboarder uses umbrella to stay dry during Santa Cruz rain
Wet weather expected to continue through the weekend with possible thunderstorms on Tuesday.
Entertainment
Ambrosia Brings Diverse Crowd to Felton Music Hall Anniversary Show
Veteran soft rock band Ambrosia celebrates 45 years with concert in Santa Cruz mountains
Cuban Jazz Artists Omar Sosa and Yilian Cañizares Bring 'Aguas' to Kuumbwa Jazz
The duo's spiritually grounded jazz project combines Cuban, African, and global influences.
Lol Tolhurst Launches 2026 Legends Live & Local in Santa Cruz
Founding member of The Cure joins local bands for the launch of new music mentorship series
Politics
Newsom Restores Nearly 300,000 Acres of Habitat, Cuts Permitting Time
California's Cutting the Green Tape initiative streamlines environmental restoration efforts
Santa Cruz Mayor Addresses Housing and Homelessness in State of City
Mayor Fred Keeley outlines city's efforts to tackle divisive issues while preserving local identity.
Rep. Lofgren secures $1.2M for Watsonville veterans building repairs
Funding will address long-standing issues at the 92-year-old facility
Health
UC Santa Cruz study finds link between pregnancy and reduced breast cancer risk
Research suggests early pregnancy can permanently change how breast cells age, preventing accumulation of cells that may contribute to tumor growth.
South County Residents Notified of Chromium-6 in Tap Water
Costly treatment projects and potential rate hikes loom as county grapples with cancer-linked chemical
Avian Flu Detected in California Elephant Seals
Outbreak marks first cases of HPAI H5N1 in northern elephant seals
Automotive
Top 10 Cheapest Vehicles to Insure
New cars with surprisingly low premiums
Car Fire Closes Highway 1 near Aptos
Incident prompts traffic delays on Friday night
Hyundai Discontinues Innovative Santa Cruz Compact Pickup
The automaker shifts focus to a larger mid-size truck model, raising questions about the future of the compact truck segment.
